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Francois Fillon (right), who had resigned with his entire Cabinet, will form a new government.
Paris, France -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy reappointed Francois Fillon as prime minister on Sunday, a day after Fillon resigned.
The prime minister, who had resigned with his entire Cabinet, will form a new government.
Fillon's reappointment was not a surprise, said Christian Mallard, a senior foreign policy analyst.
"The French like him," Mallard said of the moderate conservative.
"A lot of people think it would be a mistake for Sarkozy to fire him."
Fillon has been a calming influence, according to Mallard. "He is always the guy who never loses his temper," he said.
Fillon's reappointment comes weeks after the French parliament passed controversial pension reform, sparking protests.
Sarkozy faces re-election in about 18 months and has many issues on his plate, including the economy and unemployment.
Analysts say Sarkozy could reshuffle his Cabinet ahead of the election. The prime minister's resignation is required before any new government can be put in place.
